Keith Whaley wrote: > Words like "better" require a comparison be made. > > In this case, we're comparing Intel systems with NON-Intel systems. I wasn't; I was comparing an Intel system running 10.5 with the same Intel system running 10.6. > Are you telling me that 5.x with PPC code inside exhibits no slowdown > from 6.x with that same PPC code removed? That they will be equally fast? I'm saying that if there is a performance difference it is not due to the presence or absence of PPC code. > Or, are we comparing Tiger with both/either Leopard? Whoever mentioned Tiger? Eric S.